Why are the top 10 countries with the highest obesity rates all Pacific islands?

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Is it a genetic thing? I know Pacific islanders can be prone to putting on a lot of size, muscular and otherwise, or is it something to do with the diet in the region, or influence from the West?

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Another reason will be the type of food available. Small islands don’t necessarily have a lot of space to grow fresh fruits and veggies. Everything pretty much comes in on boat. Healthy and fresh food doesn’t ship well, canned food chock full of preservatives, salt and sugar does.

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